Youtube Music

YouTube Music is a streaming service that offers a vast library of music tracks, albums, playlists, and music videos for users to enjoy on-demand. With personalized recommendations, offline listening, and seamless integration with the YouTube platform, YouTube Music provides a comprehensive music experience for users around the world.

How to reduce the cost of a Youtube Music subscription

 i – Tricks are what we like to call direct ways to reduce your subscription costs.

Buy Apple & Google Pay Gift Cards at a Discounted Price

Check out websites, platforms, or retailers that offer discounted digital Apple gift cards, especially during the holiday season. You can often find these cards at prices lower than their face value, helping you save on your Apple purchases, such as your Youtube Music subscription. Some stores also offer Google play gift cards at a discounted price. Multiple redditors recommended to purchase those from Costco (both in store and online). Also try Target Red Card which gives a 5% discount for google gift card.

Additional reduction ways to try to reduce subscription costs:

Optimize User Licenses 

Audit user licenses and remove inactive users. Consider permission sets to grant specific functionalities instead of assigning full licenses for basic needs.

How to implement a Workaround to reduce subscription for Youtube Music

 i – A workaround is using another tool to reduce your subscription.

Use Adblocker if You’re using desktop version

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jadskip-adblock-for-youtu/kcgbbbjpeiaaiokphejajemebphalmii

How to reduce Youtube Music via bundling

 i – Use one tool to get a discount on another tool.

Bundle with Youtube Premium

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6308116?hl=en#zippy=%2Cyoutube-music-premium 

Additional bundling options to try to reduce subscription costs:

Pairing/Bundling for Discounts

Partner Programs: Check if your company qualifies for partner discounts through partnerships with other software providers (e.g., some cloud storage services offer discounts with Salesforce).

Negotiate with Support. Customer support details of Youtube Music

 i – Speak with the Youtube Music support team and ask for a discount.

https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/gethelp?sjid=2640714598112138766-AP 

Discuss Usage Patterns: Contact support and discuss your current usage patterns. They might offer discounts based on your specific needs and historical data.

Negotiate Renewal Rates: Before your subscription renews, negotiate renewal rates with support. Loyalty and commitment to the platform can sometimes lead to better pricing.

Use this for help: Customer support list or google

How to switch to subscription type for Youtube Music

 i – Switching to a longer-term contract or changing subscription type is a good way to save.

• We haven’t found any current subscription types to reduce your subscription

Annual Subscriptions

Switching to annual subscriptions often comes with a discount compared to monthly billing.

Switch to Alternative for Youtube Music

 i – Here is a list of similar products that are similar you can switch to for savings.

• Spotify: Spotify is a leading music streaming service offering a vast library of songs, playlists, podcasts, and personalized recommendations for users to enjoy. https://www.spotify.com/
• Apple Music: Apple Music provides access to millions of songs, curated playlists, and exclusive content, with features like offline listening and integration with the Apple ecosystem. https://www.apple.com/apple-music/
• Amazon Music: Amazon Music offers a wide selection of music streaming options, including ad-supported free tier, Prime Music for Prime members, and Amazon Music Unlimited for access to millions of songs. https://www.amazon.com/music

Open-Source Solutions: Depending on your needs, explore open-source solutions that might offer similar functionalities at a lower cost. When searching try “Opensource for x” to find applicable tools.